Flights from San Francisco to Raleigh
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Las Vegas
- 8h 50m
- two tickets, via Atlanta
- $196
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,405 mi (3,870 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
8h 50m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $337
Via Phoenix
9h
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $301
Via Nashville
9h
with the connection
Via Charlotte
9h 3m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $308
Via Atlanta
9h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $196
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Francisco to cities closest to Raleigh
San Francisco to Charlotte
Charlotte: 130 mi (209 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h 5m
from $183
San Francisco to Richmond
Richmond: 139 mi (223 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h 18m
San Francisco to Washington
Washington: 232 mi (374 km) from Raleigh, flight 7h
from $147
San Francisco to Knoxville
Knoxville: 296 mi (476 km) from Raleigh, flight 7h 35m
San Francisco to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: 331 mi (532 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h 7m
from $239
San Francisco to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 345 mi (555 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h 24m
from $204
To Raleigh from cities closest to San Francisco
Los Angeles to Raleigh
Los Angeles: 347 mi (559 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 49m
from $196
Las Vegas to Raleigh
Las Vegas: 417 mi (671 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 20m
from $135
San Diego to Raleigh
San Diego: 459 mi (738 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 53m
Phoenix to Raleigh
Phoenix: 653 mi (1,051 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 5m
from $174
Albuquerque to Raleigh
Albuquerque: 895 mi (1,440 km) from San Francisco, flight 5h 33m
Dallas to Raleigh
Dallas: 1,481 mi (2,383 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 41m
from $129
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?
Via Las Vegas: 1h 30m to the connection, 4h 20m after it, about 8h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $196. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Raleigh?
Las Vegas (8h 50m total), Phoenix (9h total), Nashville (9h total), Charlotte (9h 3m total) and Atlanta (9h 5m total).
How far is Raleigh from San Francisco?
2,405 mi (3,870 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.